Tag: Joe Biden
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Al Simpson was one of the giants of politics | Vince Bzdek
This is a story about walking with a giant. In contrast to the smallness of today’s politics, Sen. Al Simpson of Wyoming was a giant. Both physically — at 6 feet, 7 inches, he was the tallest member of the Senate in his day — and in largeness of spirit. “He was a free spirit with how…
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Trump storms the Capitol: Bold, abrasive, agenda, controversial tactics kick off 2nd term | Cronin and Loevy
President Donald Trump is his own biggest cheerleader. He loves campaigning and he loves being a promoter — a promoter with multiple deals and multiple programs. He gave a lengthy, program-filled, blame-heavy, comeback-kid performance last Tuesday at the “Capitol Theater” in Washington. His address the record for the longest presidential speech to Congress. It was watched…
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Has cryptocurrency gone mainstream? Denver festival goers are banking on it
In the world of cryptocurrency, what a difference a year (and a new presidential administration) makes. At least according to John Paller, a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur and the founder of this week’s ETHDenver, which is billed as the world’s largest Web3 festival gathering developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain and decentralized technologies. Paller,…
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National bird: Best spots to view bald eagles around Colorado Springs
North America’s great white-capped bird of prey is finally official. On Christmas Eve, President Joe Biden signed a law making the bald eagle the national bird of the U.S. It’s been a long time coming, especially since many Americans already thought the bird was our national bird. “I get why it’s the eagle. They represent…
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2024 presidential election retrospectives | Cronin and Loevy
Former President Donald Trump enjoyed an impressive comeback victory on Election Day last Tuesday. Virtually all the pollsters had predicted the closest of elections, yet they once again underestimated Trump’s support from the voters. Trump won the national popular vote, which was a first for him. His was the first Republican win of the popular…
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Gov. Jared Polis says he would consider running for vice president with Kamala Harris if asked
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If asked, Gov. Jared Polis said he would seriously consider becoming the vice-presidential candidate behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who is working to secure the official Democratic nomination for president in 2024. After President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race on Sunday, he…
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Denver residents offer mixed reactions to Biden dropping re-election bid
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race drew mixed reactions around Denver on Sunday. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democrats’ nominee and face Republican candidate Donald Trump in November. The Democratic nomination is likely to be decided during…
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Trial begins in lawsuit alleging voter intimidation in Colorado after 2020 election
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three civic organizations began to make their case in federal court on Monday that the organizers of a Colorado election auditing effort conspired to intimidate voters in violation of longstanding voting rights law following the 2020 presidential race. Testimony veered in various directions, touching on…
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Protection vs. overreach: In western Colorado, national monument proposal ignites controversy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sean Pond was around a small town of his native western Colorado when he spotted a man in a blue ball cap. Above the bill were the words at the center of an ongoing controversy: “PROTECT THE DOLORES.” Pond approached the man. “He said someone…